packmybags

I would very much appreciate dining recs for:
Florence
Buonconvento
Montalcino
Montepulciano
Pienza
Monteriggioni
Lucca
Corniglia
Vernazza
Santa Marggarita
Portofino

Any and all suggestions appreciated! Any and all types of dining and price ranges.

Many thanks in advance!

jacolis

Hello,

We had a really enjoyable lunch at Il Santo Bevitore in Florence in the Oltrarno neighbourhood. There was also a really good gelateria nearby (Gelateria La Carraia). We had another good (and inexpensive) lunch (yummy bollito sandwiches) at the central market food hall at Da Nerbone (note only open until 2 pm I believe).

Not sure if you will be between Radda and Gaiole but one of our most memorable lunches was at Badia a Coltibuono winery.

Buon appetito!

HappyTrvlr

You should be aware that the CT villages have their own special dishes. We had wonderful stuffed mussels in Vernazza at Gambeto Rosso and ravioli stuffed with fish in a fish sauce at the dining room of Hotel Porto Rocca in Monterosso.

jamikins

Highly recommend this restaurant in Montepulciano if you like steak:

http://www.acquacheta.eu/

Be sure to book well in advance!

bobthenavigator

GOOD EATS IN TOSCANA

I have never been called “ BOB THE FOODIE” , but here are some of the best places to eat in Tuscany based on feedback from many of my clients. Reservations are suggested for most!

$=inexpensive $$=moderate prices $$$= expensive

FLORENCE:
Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco $$ Across the river & very good.
La Giostra $$$ Excellent, but you must book in advance

SIENA:
Osteria Le Logge $$ Great place for lunch and near Il Campo
Cane e Gato $$$ A fixed price & menu for a true feast—allow 4 hours

LUCCA:
Buca di San Antonio $$ Best in town and near San Michele
Il Giglio $$ In the piazza of the same name---favorite with locals

SAN GIMIGNANO:
Il Pino $$ Very good typical Tuscan fare
Le Vecchie Mura $ Good value for a tourist town

MONTALCINO:
Taverna Grappolo Blu $ Popular with locals as well.
Ristorante Poggio Antico $$ Excellent cuisine 5km south of town at winery location
Enoteca Osteria Osticcio $ Best wine tasting & small meals in town

MONTEPULCIANO:
La Grotta $$ Near San Biagio church & very good
Café Poliziano $ Great place for lunch on shopping street
Osteria Acquacheta Best bistecca in Tuscany

PIENZA: Latte du Luna $$ Best choice in this charming village

BAGNO VIGNONI: Osteria del Leone $ Good lunch choice in this spa hamlet

MONTICCHIELLO: La Porta $ Charming place with outside terrace

SAN QUIRICO: Trattoria al Vecchio Forno $ Good food & fair value

italy2012

We are in Tuscany now and thanks to Bob the Navigators list, had a delicious lunch at La Porta in Momtichiello and wonderful dinner at Latte de Luna. Reservations were necessary at both.

packmybags

Thanks! I am gaining weight just by reading this list.

italy2012

As an update, today we ate at Cafe Poliziano in Montepulciano. Excellent food with a side of amazing view. I highly recommend it.

or2nh4me2

I can second Osteria Le Logge in Siena. We had a very nice meal there. Not too expensive either.